People are becoming very aware of and sensitive to the impact their daily lives have on the world’s environment. As a result, an entire movement specific to optometry has been developed. It is known as the Optical Sustainable Industry or O.S.I. […]
A progressive lens is one that offers a ‘smooth transition’ for the eye across varying focal lengths, allowing an individual’s eyes to move seamlessly across the spectrum of visual distances. In other words, the wearer of progressive lenses is able to have clear vision from far away, at an intermediate length and even close up […]
Every month there is something to celebrate when it comes to your eyes and your health. The month of March is no different. In fact, you could say there is a double celebration because March 23rd kicks off World Optometry Week hosted by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. The week begins with […]
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases. Usually targeting the elderly, it can also affect young adults and even babies. Loss of vision occurs because there is damage to the optic nerve. It is a disease that often goes undetected for some time because the loss of vision is so gradual it may not even […]
Today, there are a variety of options that adults and families can use to subsidize their insurance options and create a cushion that will allow them to be better prepared for an unexpected medical issue. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) are both excellent choices to help prevent catastrophic medical costs. FSAs […]
Winter brings its own set of problems for your eyes! The cold and ice, sleet and snow, glare and other conditions all make it difficult to see clearly. Moreover, this type of weather can assault your eyes without you realizing the damage that is being inflicted. Let us look at some of the more common […]
It is difficult to believe that in this world of advanced medicine many children are born with vision problems that remain untreated into their school years. One study claims that nearly 30% of preschoolers will have uncorrected poor vision in the next several decades. […]
If you are struggling with your vision, there are three corrective measures. The first, and most common, is to have your eyes tested and corrective glasses created to fit your particular eye needs. The second, and equally common type of vision correction is contact lenses. The choices for this are vast and include everything from […]
As the title of this blog indicates February is “Low Vision Awareness Month”. Low vision is very common and easy to explain. Low vision occurs when an individual’s eyesight is impaired such that participation in daily activities such as reading, or meal preparation is problematic. Eye doctors explain that it falls outside the scope of […]
There are few things more promising than the start of a new year. January 1 signals the opportunity to begin anew to set and meet personal goals and expectations. While this often means such things as losing weight, getting finances in order or similar aims, we would like to suggest you add ‘vision and eyecare […]
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